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Valentin Valdez Obituary
Valentin Valdez, Jr., known to others as Vale, Val, Baby, Honey, Daddy, Dada, Grandpa and Mijo, was called to be by our Lord's side Friday, October 17, 2014.
Born on May, 12, 1948, to Valentin Sr. and Josephina Valdez, he was raised in San Antonio, the 4th eldest of 11 children. He married his wife Maria Magdalena Hernandez at the age of 20 and went on to have 5 children and 17 grandchildren.
Honorary dad to many, he loved spending his time teaching others, learning, entertaining and cooking for his visitors, and fishing and traveling with his family.
His love of competition, adventure and creativity are carried on by his wife and children Norma Valdez, Laura Larkin (Charles Larkin), Valentin Valdez III, Juan Jose "Chicki" Valdez (Stephanie Valdez), Maria Coco Castro (Cody Castro) and his "#1 baby" Lauren Ann Valdez. He is also survived by his 10 brothers and sisters and father Valentin Valdez Sr.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 21st at 3:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Brookehill Funeral Home. Funeral services will depart on Wednesday, October 22nd at 10:45 AM with a mass proceeding at 11:00 AM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He will be laid to rest following the mass at Mission Park Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Valentin Valdez
Sponsored by Your best friend and wife.... Maria Valdez.
Vivi
October 15, 2021
Miss you brother. Miss your humor, your support and your "consejos".
Norma
October 15, 2021
Dad, I miss you. I hope you and Carolena are watching over all of us. Hugs and kisses.
Valentin Valdez Jr.
October 18, 2019
When I must leave you for a
little while - please do not grieve
and hug your sorrow to you
through the years.
But start out bravely with a
gallant smile; And for my sake
and in my name, live on and do
all things the same.
Feed not your loneliness on
empty days, but fill each
waking hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort
and in cheer, and I in turn
will comfort you and hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!
Valentin Valdez III
March 8, 2016
Dad, after consulting with My children, I have made my decision... I will continue to Pray for Your guidance and Hope that it was Your guidance that led Me to this decision.. Ily Imy, until We meet again. vviii
Maria M Valdez
March 5, 2016
Honey, I've missed you and will always miss you. Every day is difficult for me even though I don't show it. I'm waiting for the time when we can be together again. Life without you is meaningless...I miss and love so much. Your loving wife.
Norma Valdez
February 19, 2016
Hunter and I miss you every second of the day! Thank you for constantly reminding us of the "little things"!
Valentin Valdez III
November 14, 2014
Dad, I love you and miss you dearly... These days are filled with emptiness, pain and grief... I'll always miss you and never forget you nor your lessons...
Rene Gonzalez
October 27, 2014
Magda, Norma, Laura, Buddy, Chicky, and CoCo....And Extended Valdez family - I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Valito - I have so many fond memories of each of you and owe many wonderful experiences of my childhood directly to him and the many occasions I shared with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. -Love,
Liz Zuniga
October 23, 2014
To Magda and family, I am sorry I could not make the services. Please know you're in my prayers. Vale is at peace and is now making his jokes from above, so, the memories remain alive until you see him again. God Bless you all and may our Lady comfort you at this time!
October 23, 2014
Valdez Family, When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you all now. We extend our most sincere condolences to the valdez family. With love Esquivel Family
Coco Castro
October 23, 2014
Daddy I'm going to miss you so much. You kept telling us to give you our pain....the pain in my heart will remind me of the pain you were suffering from and I'm just thankful our good Lord eased you from it. Rest in peace....I will be talking to you in the moon. Please look for me ??
Juany Guajardo Day
October 22, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Prima Magda. You & the family are in my thoughts & prayers. Love you Manita, glad that I got to see him this year. {{{hugs}}}
October 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Val was a fun loving, hard working man. Everyone at Southwest Airlines appreciated his dedication.
Jeff Simonson
Kesha Edwards
October 21, 2014
My sincere Condolences for the passing of your Father Coco. You and your Family are in my Prayers. God Bless.
Jim Tallman
October 21, 2014
Maria and family, I will cherish the memory of visiting you and Val this past Summer and you both reminiscing through the years and how proud you both were of your family. It was such a special night and a privilege to spend that evening with Val. My sincerest sympathy to all the Valdez family for your loss. I am keeping Val and all of you in my prayers.
Andrea Wiatrek
October 21, 2014
Our deepest condolences from our family, the Wiatrek family! Keeping you in our prayers!
Geraldine Valdez-Agredano
October 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, May God give you peace
Mickey Sheppard
October 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Valdez Family, He was such a nice man with a wonderful smile and it was a privilege to know him. May God's hands wrap your hearts and give you comfort and peace.
Michelle Salinas
October 21, 2014
I'm so blessed I had the honor to be loved like one of his very own growing up with Coco. He was "dad"...My deepest condolences to the entire Valdez family from the Salinas family. We love you, and will continue to pray for healing during this painful time. May his memory live on and his love carry you at times of weakness. May he Rest in Peace!
Debbie McFadden
October 21, 2014
To the Valdez family,
I was privledged to know Mr Valdez for almost 20 yrs. I worked for State Farm agent John Easley before he retired.
Mr. Valdez was always happy and we (John, Margaret & I) enjoyed getting to talk with him when he came into the office.
We send you our deepest sympathy. Blessings to you and your families during this difficult time. Lean on the good friends that God has put in your path.
God bless you.
John, Debbie & Margaret
Jackie Shimer
October 21, 2014
My prayers are with you may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this time. I will always remember fun times with your dad Norma! You two will be cooking together again someday. God Bless You!
Lorraine Garcia
October 21, 2014
Aw Coco,
My heart aches for you. My prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. I have come to find out that God takes additional angels when they run short up there....and he took one fantastic one. Take that to heart that he is not feeling anymore aches, or pains, and he will always be with you.
Jorge Aguilar
October 21, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire Valdez family. My cousin Val was a great man who now loves his family even greater from heaven above. May the Holy Spirit comfort his wife and children and all his grandchildren as Val now looks over them from heaven above.
Betty Castro
October 21, 2014
Coco and family.sorry for your loss of Mr. Val...I could see he was very dedicated to his family..God will be your strength. .May his memories live in your hearts forever...Peace to all of you..
Roxanne Bononcini
October 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
esther torres
October 21, 2014
Family Valdez,
Our prayers are with you at this time with all your family.
May the good Lord show his peace at this time and always.
Know that Mr. Valentin is finally home with the Lord.
Mr. Valentin was our next door neighbor and will be missed by all of us.
God Bless,
Benito G. Torres and Family
sylvia salinas
October 21, 2014
Maria and all the family, especially My Coco, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Love you, Sylvia Salinas
Vivi
October 21, 2014
Vale, your light will always shine as a bright star in heaven and its radiance will be my guide. Tus consejos y tus chistes resonan en mi mente y los llevo siempre en mi corazon.
natalie shipman
October 21, 2014
Coco , I'm am so sorry for your loss.I feel your pain ,may God be with you and your family. ..love you Natalie
Lola Valdez de Hernandez
October 21, 2014
Vale lived his life by his religious beliefs especially the ten commandments of our Lord & the eight beatitudes of Jesus. Our hearts seemed to be in sync, feeling each others joys and aches. Until we meet again man.
Cousin Rita Aguilar Jordan
October 21, 2014
Remembering you always as a joyful & spirit filled man! Your laughter was contagious, your presence always gracious but your smile is what I will remember most! May the prayers of your beloved wife & family carry you safely home into the arms of Jesus & the Blessed Mother.
Much affection,
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